Chapter 680

Arnold’s laughter faded into a serious mien as he caught wind of the conversation.

“Evadne, keep your cool, love. Anger’s no good for your health.”

Thaddeus‘ brows drew together in concern as he held the trembling hand of the petite woman, “Especially on a full stomach. You know how sensitive your tummy is.”

Evadne slumped into her seat, frustration etched on her face, but the man quickly wrapped his arms around her, planting a kiss

on her forehead.

Despite his comfort, she was still shivering with anger.

“Indeed, it’s one of Matthew’s ‘masterpieces‘. I confronted Elva, asking why she wouldn’t fight back. It’s not like the old days; we live in a society ruled by law now. With enough proof, she could sue for divorce, make Matthew pay for what he’s done.

But she’s terrified of him to death, like he’s got some sort of deadly hold over her. She’d rather live in misery, even if it meant being beaten to death by that beast, than change her plight. She bolted before I could finish,” Camille’s voice was choked with emotion, her breathing erratic.

Arnold’s probing gaze landed on her increasingly pale face, his expression deepening with concern.

deeply affected by it, almost as if she were living through it herself. She

throwing a grand gala at their estate. Invitations have gone out to all the high–profile officials and business magnates in Elmsworth.” Thaddeus said, a cold glint in his eye, “On the

one and I didn’t? Does the Ashbourne family have no clout at all?”

his voice hoarse,

murmuring in a teasing tone, “Someone’s got super jealous.”

“If he dares to bring it, I’ll crumple it up and stuff it in his

her further evident in

Elva must have come to Camille for a gown on Matthew’s strict orders. Everyone’s expected to dress to the nines for the Chambers‘ gala. With Matthew’s competitive and vicious nature, he’d want his wife to outshine all others. If she fails, it’s likely

pressed his lips into a thin line, a sense

a way to bring Elva over to your side? If she could come forward and testify about Matthew’s abuse, wouldn’t that increase your chances

anxiously.

oversimplifying things. The Chambers family is one of the four major families, powerful enough to stand toe–to–toe with the Abernathy family in Elmsworth. Thaddeus and I have been battling them for so long, two of the Chambers‘ kids are down, their Country T project took a hit, yet their foundation hasn’t wavered. Compared to them, the West family is small fry, even the most powerful elder in

silent, the color draining from

been naive. Some things in this world couldn’t be changed with passion alone. Reality was brutally

is making sense.” Thaddeus said thoughtfully, “Elva knows Matthew’s most violent tendencies, and surely other dark secrets of his. If she could help us, along with Elvis’s evidence, taking down Matthew would be a

Elva help us? She’s endured so much abuse and yet remained silent, clearly, she

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